Taiwan’s North Coast on the Taiwan Strait has some of the most polluted beaches in Taiwan. Indications that these beaches used to be popular and clean can still be seen in the form of empty and deteriorating buildings. Entrances to these once splendid beaches are barred and probably with reason as the next flesh eating super bug most definitely will be spawned from these waters.
One such a beach is Guanyin (觀音). The beach is still accessible but only if you know how to get there. The exits from Road 61 have been blocked and the only road leading to the beach is through the town itself. The sign post is covered but since roadworks have made the road it points to a cul-de-sac, it doesn’t matter anyhow.
However, kite surfer aficionados are using this mostly desolated beach to practice their hobby. On a windy day several kites supporting their drivers can be seen on the brown waters.
They use the dilapidated buildings as a meeting spot, but never venture inside (anymore) as the interior is laden with defecation which seems strategically placed as if done in some weird ritual.
Some of the decorative artifacts are still visible but it is debatable whether anyone would want a faux gargoyle looking down onto a living room.
The beach itself is littered with whatever you can imagine. I recently saw underwear and a syringe in between the usual array of things disposed of by person and factory.
It contrasts sharply with the efforts to be green using wind-generated electricity as can be seen in the distance.
At first I thought the kite surfers mad to surf in thirty degrees Celsius wearing wetsuits, thinking they were taking sunblock a bit too far, but now I understand.
However, should you want to join the sport of kite-surfing, the wind (and the lack of people you might decapitate) makes Guanyin Beach a worthwhile destination.
For beginners the strong winds might be agonizing and I have seen some novices battle to control their kites, and even stay put on their behinds out of frustration.
But for the experienced, it must be a hell of a ride (or flight). Nico from
http://www.nicowsf.com can assist would be kite-riders in Taiwan.
To get there follow Road 112 from Zhongli and in Guanyin (觀音) follow the sign to Baishajia Light House, but turn right in Shinyi Rd., or 15 from Hsinchu and in Guanyin turn left in Shinyi Rd. At the temple the road turn sharp left. Follow it under Road 61 and you will see the buildings. A landmark is a huge statue of Guan-Yin, a goddess on your left. The Guanyin township’s website is
http://www.guanyin.gov.tw/en/p6_3.html
Taiwan’s North Coast on the Taiwan Strait has some of the most polluted beaches in Taiwan. Indications that these beaches used to be popular and clean can still be seen in the form of empty and deteriorating buildings. Entrances to these once splendid beaches are barred and probably with reason as the next flesh eating super bug most definitely will be spawned from these waters.
One such a beach is Guanyin (觀音). The beach is still accessible but only if you know how to get there. The exits from Road 61 have been blocked and the only road leading to the beach is through the town itself. The sign post is covered but since roadworks have made the road it points to a cul-de-sac, it doesn’t matter anyhow.
However, kite surfer aficionados are using this mostly desolated beach to practice their hobby. On a windy day several kites supporting their drivers can be seen on the brown waters.
They use the dilapidated buildings as a meeting spot, but never venture inside (anymore) as the interior is laden with defecation which seems strategically placed as if done in some weird ritual.
Some of the decorative artifacts are still visible but it is debatable whether anyone would want a faux gargoyle looking down onto a living room.
The beach itself is littered with whatever you can imagine. I recently saw underwear and a syringe in between the usual array of things disposed of by person and factory.
It contrasts sharply with the efforts to be green using wind-generated electricity as can be seen in the distance.
At first I thought the kite surfers mad to surf in thirty degrees Celsius wearing wetsuits, thinking they were taking sunblock a bit too far, but now I understand.
However, should you want to join the sport of kite-surfing, the wind (and the lack of people you might decapitate) makes Guanyin Beach a worthwhile destination.
For beginners the strong winds might be agonizing and I have seen some novices battle to control their kites, and even stay put on their behinds out of frustration.
But for the experienced, it must be a hell of a ride (or flight). Nico from http://www.nicowsf.com can assist would be kite-riders in Taiwan.
To get there follow Road 112 from Zhongli and in Guanyin (觀音) follow the sign to Baishajia Light House, but turn right in Shinyi Rd., or 15 from Hsinchu and in Guanyin turn left in Shinyi Rd. At the temple the road turn sharp left. Follow it under Road 61 and you will see the buildings. A landmark is a huge statue of Guan-Yin, a goddess on your left. The Guanyin township’s website is http://www.guanyin.gov.tw/en/p6_3.html
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